weekend Outerlimits boating accident on chesapeake bay
08-22-2012, 12:28 AM
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haha i did that too and then the boat wouldnt start back up here the switch had corroded so i just spun it like 50 times and it fired right up but that just shows make sure you test this sort of saftey equipment regularly!!!! glad all are ok !!!
08-22-2012, 12:13 PM
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The crew of Let’s Rock did something courageous to save the other boaters in distress here and are to be congratulated. As I stated earlier, one of the first rules of the sea is to help fellow boaters in distress, But the Coast Guard always adds “But don’t get killed yourself in doing it.” The technique they used is pretty risky and requires not only some serious boat handling skills, but more than a little luck.
There is however another way to stop an out of control boat and it’s both simpler and less risky. I carry a 5/8” diameter 75’ long polypro “tubing tow line.” As you might guess, my boat isn’t set up for tubing. So why do I carry it? First, it’s a great tow line if somebody needs a tow. Second, you can use it as a prop fouling line. All you need to do is toss it or lay it out in the path of the out of control boat. (Polypro floats.) Make sure you don’t tie the rope to anything and get out of the way. If you do tie it to something, you run the risk getting pulled into the other boat. Repeat until you get the desired result.
Just a thought. Let's be safe out there!
There is however another way to stop an out of control boat and it’s both simpler and less risky. I carry a 5/8” diameter 75’ long polypro “tubing tow line.” As you might guess, my boat isn’t set up for tubing. So why do I carry it? First, it’s a great tow line if somebody needs a tow. Second, you can use it as a prop fouling line. All you need to do is toss it or lay it out in the path of the out of control boat. (Polypro floats.) Make sure you don’t tie the rope to anything and get out of the way. If you do tie it to something, you run the risk getting pulled into the other boat. Repeat until you get the desired result.
Just a thought. Let's be safe out there!
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The crew of Let’s Rock did something courageous to save the other boaters in distress here and are to be congratulated. As I stated earlier, one of the first rules of the sea is to help fellow boaters in distress, But the Coast Guard always adds “But don’t get killed yourself in doing it.” The technique they used is pretty risky and requires not only some serious boat handling skills, but more than a little luck.
There is however another way to stop an out of control boat and it’s both simpler and less risky. I carry a 5/8” diameter 75’ long polypro “tubing tow line.” As you might guess, my boat isn’t set up for tubing. So why do I carry it? First, it’s a great tow line if somebody needs a tow. Second, you can use it as a prop fouling line. All you need to do is toss it or lay it out in the path of the out of control boat. (Polypro floats.) Make sure you don’t tie the rope to anything and get out of the way. If you do tie it to something, you run the risk getting pulled into the other boat. Repeat until you get the desired result.
Just a thought. Let's be safe out there!
There is however another way to stop an out of control boat and it’s both simpler and less risky. I carry a 5/8” diameter 75’ long polypro “tubing tow line.” As you might guess, my boat isn’t set up for tubing. So why do I carry it? First, it’s a great tow line if somebody needs a tow. Second, you can use it as a prop fouling line. All you need to do is toss it or lay it out in the path of the out of control boat. (Polypro floats.) Make sure you don’t tie the rope to anything and get out of the way. If you do tie it to something, you run the risk getting pulled into the other boat. Repeat until you get the desired result.
Just a thought. Let's be safe out there!
Sounds like an awesome idea that alot of people probably would never think of.
08-22-2012, 01:02 PM
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Friend once asked me what is the difference between standing in the bed of a pick up truck at 100 and running 100 in a performance boat??? Not Much!!
Truck is probably safer because you are typically on flat ground that doesnt change, But in most states its illegal.
Truck is probably safer because you are typically on flat ground that doesnt change, But in most states its illegal.
08-22-2012, 02:15 PM
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08-22-2012, 03:33 PM
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08-23-2012, 09:22 AM
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